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172 Beacon St # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116 • Back Bay
$4,275,000
Est. $27,644/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,240
Sq Ft
$1,319
Price/Sq Ft
1927
Year Built
61
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 4, 2019 • MLS# 72558857 Copied!

About this home

Premier floor-through residence on Waterside Beacon. Located in a beautiful Georgian Revival building with live-in superintendent, this 3+ bedroom home with 2 full and 1 half baths offers direct elevator access, window exposures on three sides & views of the Charles River from the fireplaced family and living rooms. The kitchen is well-designed for family living and the gracious dining room with adjacent butler’s pantry caters perfectly to more formal entertaining. The home’s 3,240 square feet also incorporate an elegant foyer, private office, laundry room, south-facing master suite and exceptional storage throughout. The building’s expansive common deck offers Charles River and Boston skyline views with 3 separate dining areas and a gas grill. Extra storage and direct-access to one parking space included.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner THOMAS E ATKINS REVOCABLE TRUST
Mailing Address BEACON, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style Mid Rise

Tax Information

Assessed Value $3,973,800
Tax Rate $10.29 per $1,000
Base Tax $40,890
CPA Surcharge 1% ($399)
Estimated Annual Tax $41,289

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2023 $0 $3,973,800 $3,973,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
May 26, 2021 $100 65550/149
May 24, 2021 $1 65521/293
Dec 16, 2019 $4,275,000 62239/274
Jun 8, 2018 $4,225,000 59702/198
Nov 3, 2017 $9 58754/198
Jan 5, 2017 $3,500,000 57386/251
Mar 2, 2016 $9 55790/067
Jun 19, 2013 $3,150,000 51646/211
Jan 25, 2006 $2,350,000 38917/043
Jan 8, 2004 $1 33599/226

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Jun 5, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTDEM
Demolition - Interior
Permit #SF1858408
Open $5,000
May 12, 2026 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1816852
Open $226,550
May 11, 2026 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1843089
Open $15,000
May 5, 2026 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1845552
Open $7,000
Feb 13, 2026 Electrical Fire Alarms
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #EFA1820081
Open $119,900
Feb 10, 2026 Long Form/Alteration Permit
FA
Fire Alarm
Permit #ALT1813749
Open $119,900
Nov 4, 2025 Gas Permit
GAS
Gas
Permit #G1794369
Closed $100,000
Nov 4, 2025 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1794373
Closed $500
Jun 3, 2025 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1729464
Open $20,000
Oct 23, 2024 Electrical Low Voltage
LVOLT
Low Voltage
Permit #ELV1661582
Open $1,200
Oct 17, 2023 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1523272
Open $200,800
Jun 13, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1346456
Closed $490,000
Feb 9, 2022 Short Form Bldg Permit
OTHER
Other
Permit #SF1295490
Open $25,000
Dec 20, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1226278
Open $1,500
Oct 21, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
EXTREN
Renovations - Exterior
Permit #SF1252426
Open $161,000
Aug 10, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1235841
Open $3,500
Jul 30, 2021 Plumbing Permit
PLUMBING
Plumbing
Permit #PL1227184
Open $2,500
Jun 7, 2021 Electrical Permit
ELECTRICAL
Electrical
Permit #E1206488
Open $2,000
Jun 7, 2021 Short Form Bldg Permit
INTREN
Renovations - Interior NSC
Permit #SF1197812
Open $57,879
Data: City of Boston Open Data (Analyze Boston)

Municipal Context: BOSTON

Median Home Value $745,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $4,523
Residential Tax Rate $10.29/1000
CPA Surcharge 1%
County Suffolk
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1927
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,240 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $4,499,000
Final Sale Price: $4,275,000
Difference: $224,000 (-5.0%)
Performance Metrics
95.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
61
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $1,389
Sale $/sq ft: $1,319
This property sold for $1,319 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.0% below the original asking price.

The property spent 61 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 50 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$1,319/sq ft
Area Average
$318/sq ft
Difference
+314.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1927
Living Area 3,240 sq ft
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 4
Basement N
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $40,844
Assessed Value $4,095,700

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: N
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Doorman, Concierge

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1927
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Back Bay

172 Beacon St # 3, Boston MA 02116

Boston, MA 02116

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
The Learning Project
< 0.1 mi
Grades K-06
Park Street School
0.3 mi
Grades K-07
Advent School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
Kingsley Montessori School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
0.7 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.0 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
Kids Are People School
1.1 mi
Grades PK-12
C
Hurley K-8 School
1.1 mi | #258 of 352 | Score: 35.8
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-22.4 below state avg
335 students Moderate
Grades PK-08
D
Perkins Elementary School
1.3 mi | #772 of 824 | Score: 30.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-27.3 below state avg
167 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
St. John Elementary School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
2.0 mi
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.4 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Nativity Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
3.0 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
Dearborn Middle School
3.3 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
3.3 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
4.3 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.4 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
Edwards Middle
1.8 mi
Timilty Middle
1.8 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Newman School
0.3 mi
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
0.8 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
Cathedral High School
1.0 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
1.7 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
1.8 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
1.9 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
2.0 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.7 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
C-
East Boston High School
2.8 mi | #305 of 346 | Score: 37.3
Improved 31 spots from last year
-20.9 below state avg
1,252 students Less Diverse
14 sports • 584 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
3.1 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
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Market Insights

13.5%
Price Range
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Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73492429
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🏡
Currently Listed
Mar 26, 2026
$4,945,000
MLS #73492429 - Active
Sold
Dec 16, 2019
$4,275,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 63
🏠
Listed for Sale
Sep 4, 2019
$4,499,000
Original listing
Agent: Tracy Campion Office: Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 12, 2026 Sold $4,945,000
Sep 4, 2019 New Listing Added $4,499,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
61 days
Price per Sq Ft
$1,319

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $40,844 $4,095,700

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$40,844
Tax Year 2019
HOA Fee
$2,424
Monthly
Assessed Value
$4,095,700

Listing Information

Listing Agent Tracy Campion
Listing Office Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB904054
Office MLS ID BB5984
Listing Data Updated Dec 16, 2019 2:52 PM EST
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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